Ankle replacement

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Ankle Replacement in 21st Century

I have some more tips for those recovering from foot and ankle surgery. I recently had some screws taken out, so I am speaking from fresh experience. :)

Anterior ankle impingement is the most common cause of pain in the front of the ankle joint. Often this ankle impingement is due to excess bone formations at the front of the ankle joint. These ankle bone spurs can be a result of frequent forceful ankle dorsiflexion from activities such as soccer or dancing. Frequent ankle sprains or early ankle arthritis can also lead to bone spur formation. Initial treatment of anterior ankle impingement focuses on stretching, the use of a slight heel…

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After undergoing an ankle replacement surgery, patients may experience pain when climbing stairs. The level of pain can vary from mild discomfort to severe pain, depending on the individual’s pain tolerance and the extent of the surgery. The pain with stairs after an ankle replacement can be a significant challenge for patients during recovery. It […]

A reader asks: If they can replace knees and hips, why not ankles?

My husband is entering into week 3 of recovery from his ankle surgery. He is back to work (has been since last Wednesday). He has a cast that should be removed on September 11th. From there he will start 6 weeks of rehab. The situation... Since March of 2011, he has had one ACL surgery,